how do i check my motherboard socket?

[askquest1on]

how do i check my CPU socket my CPU is a AMD sempron2.00ghz single core, was planning on replacing so i could see the other CPU options i have to look at.

 

[Harper]

Firstly remove the cpu and check the motherboard if it's
Socket A ,
Socket 754
Socket 939
Socket AM2
Socket AM2+

This will immedately tell you what socket your motherboard is

As for CPU combatilibity, you will need to find your motherboard manufacturer and model number and check their Support CPU list.

 

[Yami]

Or you could use something like CPU-Z, it will tell you what CPU socket you have IIRC.

 

[Hefemeister]

^^ Yep easier. CPUID


VV See red boxes for where to find your cpu type and motherboard info. VV

 

[oldskool]

That is one way, and another is Belarc Advisor, which can give you that info as well.

EDIT: errr, well I thought so, but it doesn't. Anyway, as the others said CPU-Z is probably the easiest way.

 

[C0RR0SIVE]

That is one way, and another is Belarc Advisor, which can give you that info as well.

EDIT: errr, well I thought so, but it doesn't. Anyway, as the others said CPU-Z is probably the easiest way.

Just to clear this up some, Belarc Advisor tells mostly everything one would need to know, but it does not get incredibly specific unless your looking into your software keys/versions.

Although, Belarc DOES provide most Motherboard model numbers and your Processor type.

 

[oldskool]

Well I went into Belarc Advisor right after I posted just to make sure I was right, and I did not see the socket type, but it did show the processor and everything about it, basically. I have found as a couple others mentioned, that CPU-Z works great for CPU type and socket information. But as you said, Corrosive, Belarc is detailed in some specific areas more than others.